Description
This baked chocolate brownie oatmeal is a delicious and healthy treat combining rolled oats, rich cocoa powder, and melty chocolate chips, baked into a comforting and nutritious dish. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made with wholesome ingredients like almond milk and coconut oil. Top it with peanut butter, whipped cream, maple syrup, or nuts for added indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Additional chocolate chips for sprinkling on top
Optional Toppings
- Peanut butter
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
- Nuts
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, stirring well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is well combined with no dry spots.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips into the batter, reserving some for sprinkling on top before baking.
- Transfer to Pan and Bake: Pour the oatmeal batter into the greased baking dish, spread evenly, then sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes or until the mixture looks set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Top with optional toppings like peanut butter, whipped cream, maple syrup, or nuts as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best texture; quick oats may result in a mushier bake.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of almond milk.
- Letting the oatmeal cool slightly before serving helps it firm up for better slicing.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for a flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 726 calories
- Sugar: 48.2 g
- Sodium: 269.1 mg
- Fat: 34.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 23.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 91.6 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 14.9 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg
